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Saturday 10 September 2016

US Open 2016: Djokovic Beats Gael Monfils To Meet Wawrinka In Finals

#USOpen2016 #Tennis
#Mens #Singles

#Djokovic's 6-2 3-6 6-2 victory on a sweltering, humid day in NY that left gamers hunched over within the fourth set featured the world No. 1 taking part in a degree with a ripped shirt and showman Monfils getting booed -- perhaps a first in his career -- for his antics. Indeed, after a whole lot had been made about Monfils being greater focused on courtroom this year, his display within the first two units can be regarded a step backwards.

Djokovic will now take on Stan Wawrinka in the US Open remaining after Wawrinka received his semifinal healthy against Japan's Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2.

"The guy is too good," Monfils said. "I simply (had) to change. I think I am gutsy to are trying that against the world No. 1. five love, I show you that I play in a (non) tutorial approach.

"I might not win a fit like that however i will win possibly quarter-hour, two more video games, one more game. i will be able to push him a little bit to also shelter myself ... and put him out of his steadiness. It changed into an outstanding approach, I feel."

"You can't play that well coming right into a semifinal and put in an effort like that for 2 sets," even with the stifling climate, former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski talked about on Eurosport.

Djokovic had developed into the first participant to reach a grand slam semifinal profiting from three retirements and/or walkovers, which he mentioned helped him as he tries to recover from arm, wrist and shoulder accidents. however it's clear he is nevertheless struggling physically.

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Monday 25 January 2016

Djokovic Stretched To Limit At Aus Open 2016

#NovakDjokovic vs #GillesSimon
#AustralianOpen #GrandSlam #Tennis 2016

It was expected to be a canter for #Djoker, but what transpired at the #RodLaverArena on Sunday night was nothing short of extraordinary. Little known, Gilles Simon stretched the champion to a magnificent 5 setter in Round 3 of the Men's Singles draw winning hearts of millions watching that match worldwide.

After winning the first set rather comfortably, Djoker and Simon wrestled in the second set and it went to a tie-breaker. Simon ran through the tie-break 7-1 (many unforced errors from Novak) to level the set line.

Novak however gained composure to lead yet again, taking the third set 6-4.
However, not to be out done, Simon bounced back to take the fourth with an identical margin 6-4.

The pressure was clearly showing on Novak but he brought all his experience and gritty play to snatch the fifth one 6-3 and progress to the next round.

The gruelling game lasted 4 hours 32 min and the crowd was spellbound by the strokeplay of little known Gilles as he enthralled them with dazzling serves and strokeplay. Djoker made 100 enforced errors and had it been a more accomplished/experienced player, would have been packing bags for that display. 

He now faces Kei Nishikori in the next round.

The Australian Open is heating up as we move into the decisive week of the tournament and players scrambling for Quarterfinal berths!

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